How To Fix FAGL_REPORTING225 - Start and end date of the reporting period could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_REPORTING - Reporting EHP3

• Message number: 225

• Message text: Start and end date of the reporting period could not be determined

What causes this issue?

The first and the last date of the reporting could <ZH>not</> be
determined using the data from the sender report.

System Response

The system cannot restrict the period when deriving the CO origin
objects. The system might derive more origin objects than required.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_REPORTING225 - Start and end date of the reporting period could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_REPORTING225, which states "Start and end date of the reporting period could not be determined," typically occurs in the context of financial reporting, particularly when using the General Ledger (G/L) in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to identify the reporting period for which the report is being generated.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The fiscal year variant or the posting periods may not be properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria for the report may not specify a valid fiscal year or period.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the table that holds the fiscal year and period information.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data for the specified period.
  System Settings: The system settings for the reporting period may not be correctly defined, leading to ambiguity in determining the start and end dates.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant: Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly defined in the configuration. You can check this in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Fiscal Year > Define Fiscal Year Variant.
  
  
  Verify Posting Periods: Go to the transaction code OB52 to check if the posting periods are open for the specified fiscal year. Ensure that the periods are correctly defined and that the relevant periods are open for posting.
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria: When running the report, double-check the selection criteria to ensure that a valid fiscal year and period are selected. Make sure that the dates entered are within the defined posting periods.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the financial data for the specified period. This can be checked with the security team or through transaction SU53.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the financial data to ensure that there are no missing entries or inconsistencies. This may involve checking the relevant tables in the database.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific report you are trying to run for any additional requirements or settings that may need to be configured.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB52 (for posting periods), OBA7 (for fiscal year variant), and FAGLB03 (for G/L account balance display).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to FAGL_REPORTING225 for specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FAGL_REPORTING225 error and implement the appropriate solution.